Emergency Response

Northwest Christian University seeks to foster a safe and secure living-learning environment for its students, faculty, and staff. In times of crisis, the college activates its Critical Incident Response Team to ensure the well-being of the campus community.

Northwest Christian University is committed to the safety and security of the campus community. Plans are in place to respond to crises which may impact the campus community. The following are highlights of that plan:

Should a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or other emergency arise, the campus’ Critical Incident Response Team is activated. At that time, leaders of each critical operational department meet to execute decisions. Each member of this team is on-call around the clock.

Residential students receive instruction regarding safe evacuation as part of their initial orientation in the fall. Annual fire drills in the residence halls test plan effectiveness.

The Morse Event Center provides alternative housing space for residence in the case of emergency.

Stay on the phone with the dispatcher until they indicate that it is okay to hang up. While you are on the phone, direct someone nearby to call Campus Security at 541-517-5197 so that they can help direct emergency personnel to your exact location.

EVACUATION

Remember that your first duty is to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Notification to evacuate will be made by:

Cabinet member or other college administrators.

Division/departmental phone tree, campus-wide email, or voicemail.

Fire alarm system or other “automated alarm.”

In addition, evacuation drills will be announced.

NOTE: If you have a disability or have special needs that may prevent you from evacuating a building safely, please work with your supervisor to coordinate an appropriate plan of action.

Action Steps

Look for lighted EXIT signs and/or use posted evacuation maps.

Do not use elevators in case of fire or earthquake, use nearest stairway.

Walk, do not run, to the nearest exit.

Leave the building and move a safe distance away. Do not obstruct emergency personnel or vehicles.

BUILDINGS THAT FACE THE QUAD: Gather in the grassy quad opposite the building you are evacuating – find your building incident response coordinator.